South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Total sample population, above primary education
South Africa
15.79 million
in 2020
Sri Lanka
15.57 million
in 2019
South Africa rank
27th
Sri Lanka rank
28th
Total sample population, above primary education over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 15.79 million against 15.57 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 225,400.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 16 shared years of data; in 1995 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 27th and Sri Lanka ranks 28th of 105 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.70 million | 9.36 million | 7.33 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 20.70 million | 10.67 million | 10.03 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13.94 million | 13.59 million | 352,133 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, above primary education, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- South Africa, at 15.79 million against 15.57 million in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total sample population, above primary education between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 225,400, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2019.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for total sample population, above primary education?
- South Africa ranks 27th and Sri Lanka ranks 28th of 105 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total sample population, above primary education. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.